About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team as a Graphic Artist. The successful candidate will be responsible for conceptualising, designing and executing packaging and promotional artwork across multiple formats, ensuring brand consistency and supporting the creative team in post-production for campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with project managers and RDI (Research, Development & Innovation) team to lead packaging changes for sustainability and cost efficiency.
* Direct packaging print processes (digital, silkscreen, offset, flexo) and finishes (lamination, embossing, foiling, spot gloss, lacquering).
* Recommend embellishment direction (lamination, debossing, embossing, spot gloss, foiling, lacquering etc) – and understand impact on recyclable claims of product.
* Ensure compliance with recyclable claims and sustainability standards.
* Develop creative artwork for packaging moulds and closures, balancing aesthetics and functionality.
New Product Development (NPD)
* Lead design and print direction for new product packaging.
* Create decorative artwork within budget constraints.
* Assess decoration samples and sign off production samples.
* Produce final artwork and print proofs to achieve brand standards.
Promotions
* Adapt and finalise creative concepts for packaging and campaign applications.
* Advise on print restrictions, decoration samples, and price label stock.
* Produce promotional finished artwork, colour proofs, and renders.
Graphic Design
* Develop and execute creative assets across a range of formats, including digital assets, eDMs, website graphics, and printed collateral.
* Interpret content briefs and generate campaign assets for all Western Markets, across multiple touchpoints, online & instore.
* Manage multiple graphic design projects simultaneously, working to tight deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail and quality standards.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* 5+ years experience in graphic design and finished artwork for packaging.
* Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Artwork & Design, Visual Communication, or related field.
* Strong knowledge of print processes and embellishments.
* A strong creative portfolio demonstrating design excellence in both graphic and packaging.
* Expertise in packaging materials and formats (plastic, glass, cartons, labels).
* Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
* Understanding of colour management and Pantone matching.
* Experience attending press checks and working with print vendors.
* Ability to produce high-quality renders and digital assets.
* Familiarity with sustainability principles in packaging design.
Benefits
* Hybrid work environment 3 days in office and 2 days from home.
* Product Discounts and Treatment Discounts.
* Service Recognition Vouchers.
* Annual Volunteer Day to give back to your community.
* Flare Perks – opportunity to receive discounts with various brands.
* Face to Face training programs and Online training for valuable skills, such as communication, presenting and leadership.
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Great Place to Work – Engagement Survey to help us deliver a flourishing workplace.
* Annual Events to celebrate important and fun dates.
* Quarterly Mindset and Behaviour Awards to foster our passionate and collaborative Culture.